Gabrielle Union is set to executive produce and is in discussions to star in Debbie, a legal drama now in development at HBO Max. The series, written and executive produced by The Fosters co-creator Bradley Bredeweg and Matthew Thomas, centers on Debbie Powell, a once-feared attorney whose spectacular public downfall forces her to rebuild her life and career as a public defender.
Quick Facts
- The show is described as an elevated legal drama procedural exploring the cost of reinvention and the fine line between justice and survival.
- Union executive produces the series through her production company I’ll Have Another, alongside Bredeweg, Thomas, and Jenny Frankfurt.
- Debbie Powell, the lead character, uses her skills and connections to fight for clients the system has left behind, one case at a time.
- The project is part of HBO Max’s expanded development slate in classic procedural genres, following the success of The Pitt medical drama model.
The character of Debbie Powell is earmarked for Union, who would play an Atlanta attorney forced to reinvent herself after her very public downfall. Using her relentless drive and legal expertise, she rebuilds her career as a public defender, tackling explosive cases for those underserved by the justice system.
Union’s production company I’ll Have Another continues to develop projects for television and film. Her recent work includes roles in the comedy horror film Forbidden Fruits and the animated feature Goat, with The Casket Girls forthcoming. She is represented by CAA, Range Media Partners, and Felker McGinnis & Ryan.
Gabrielle Union to executive produce and star in HBO Max legal drama ‘Debbie’
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Sources
- Deadline — reported Union’s executive producer role and casting discussions, the show’s premise, creative team, and production details.
